Project Manager
ExtendMyTeam
Austin, TX
Project Manager
Job Location : Miami, FL
Role Overview :
The company is seeking a Project Manager to join our Operations team and be responsible for managing projects in the pipeline.
This individual will ensure on-time delivery of new products. The Project Manager will provide hands-on cross functional influence and accountability, and excellence in planning and process.
The ideal candidate will have significant project management experience in a rapidly growing CPG business with OEM electronic products.
Core Responsibilities :
Integrate the cross-functional teams to create a cohesive project schedule and control time, cost, and quality through the product development life cycle
Track and manage scope, assess impact and risks to project delivery
Work with the project team to define, assess, and mitigate project risks that have a significant impact on project cost, schedule, investment, and technology
Drive consistent project communication and accountability ensuring all team members on all projects are on track to deliver assigned tasks and milestones
Report weekly on project progress and address risks immediately with the project team to escalate if needed
Liaise with the sourcing team, to work with suppliers, in order to deliver new products on time, on budget and up to company quality standards
Ensure completion of user, quality and compliance testing to meet project validation requirements
Coordinate production plan with relevant vendors, supply chain, and sourcing stakeholders
Communicate and coordinate directly with vendors throughout a project timeline to as a main point of contact to ensure timeline and project scope are met
Work closely with supply chain and logistics to ensure deliveries and shipments are on time
Other projects as assigned
Qualifications & Skills :
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience in project management
Experience in project managing new product development of unique to the world, custom designed electronics through a cross-functional stage-gate process from concept to launch
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of pertinent manufacturing processes required for plastics, metals, glass, and fabric materials
Advanced knowledge of Gantt Charts, Asana, and similar project management tools
Strong influencing skills with a proven ability to build enduring professional relationships with employees, partners, vendors, and others, leading to outstanding performance
Self-starter who can prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive them to completion effectively with great attention to detail and quality
A creative thinker who can come up with innovative and effective ways to operationally support fast-paced growth
Demonstrate strong strategic thinking skills, as well as exceptionally strong communication skills
Full-time